This may be the only time you will see me quote "Huffington Post" but the Huffington Post reports that Black Friday Deals begin at 6:00 PM today. Thanksgiving Day. Hold on while I put on my tin foil hat . . .
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/26/walmart-black-friday-2013-deals_n_4276573.html
Have you noticed the continuous erosion of family values? The one day of the year that many families focus on a meal and sit down together, is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Doesn't this seem a little coincidental to anyone? What does this say about what we hold dear? What does this show our children? Is saving a few dollars really worth it? Is it really worth rushing through a day with family and friends to go out and stand in line.
I have to admit, I am all about a good deal and I love to shop BUT . . . can't we draw a line somewhere? Can't we hold one day dear and focus on family? Or are we just going to push past that line a little more every year until Thanksgiving day is Black Thursday? Because that is what is going to happen.
Today and tomorrow mean BIG BUCKS to credit card companies and corporations. You better believe that is the bottom line. It's not about you and saving you money. It is a big competition on who has the highest proceeds. Spend, SPEND, SPEND! Your children will love you because you got them the latest and greatest toy. Awesome.
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